How To Struggle Against The Semblance Of Things – Epictetus – Stoic Ideas

Epictetus - Discourses - Book II. Chapter XVIII. How To Struggle Against The Semblance Of Things EVERY habit and faculty is preserved and increased by the corresponding actions; as the habit of walking, by walking; of running, by running. If you would be a reader, read; if a writer, write. But if you do not … Continue reading How To Struggle Against The Semblance Of Things – Epictetus – Stoic Ideas

The Avian Liturgy

The early morning darkness isLit up by the simple prayers of the birds.Beautiful songs lifted up to the Logos.A primitive avian liturgySung every morning from Eden to Gethsemane.Praising the Creator of their delicate sky-held hearts.Condemning the arrogant daily,And lifting the spirit of the weary.Woodstock, USA, 2020Painting by: Deborah Newman

The Art of Huang JunBi (1898-1991): A Chinese Master

You ask me why I dwell here in the green mountains; I smile and make no reply for my heart is free of care. As a peach-blossom floats down stream and disappears into the unknown, I too have another world that's far from men. - Li Bai

Science, Art, and The Shroud of Turin – Vladimir Moss – A Photograph of Christ?

SCIENCE, ART AND THE TURIN SHROUD Written by Vladimir Moss (Read More Of His Works On His Website) Unimaginable beauty and comeliness surpassing nature in beauty are truly visible to them that desire to see them. Menaion, August 16, Transfer of the Holy Mandylion, Mattins, ode 9. A recent book on the Turin Shroud, the … Continue reading Science, Art, and The Shroud of Turin – Vladimir Moss – A Photograph of Christ?

King Alfred The Great, The English David: A Short History by Mr. Vladimir Moss

King Alfred The Great, The English David Written by Mr. Vladimir Moss - Read more of his work at his website The ninth century was a very low point in the history of the Western Orthodox Church. The century had begun in spectacular fashion: on Christmas Day, 800 Charlemagne, who ruled a vast territory comprising … Continue reading King Alfred The Great, The English David: A Short History by Mr. Vladimir Moss

The Country Clergy – R.S. Thomas

The Country Clergy I see them working in old rectories By the sun’s light, by candlelight. Venerable men, their black cloth A little dusty, a little green With holy mildew. And yet their skulls. Ripening over so many prayers, Toppled into the same grave With oafs and yokels. They left no books. Memorial to their … Continue reading The Country Clergy – R.S. Thomas